Andrew King's questions to 8x8 Inc (EGHT) leadership • Q1 2026
Question
Andrew King from Rosenblatt Securities asked about 8x8's strategy regarding building versus buying AI capabilities, especially given the trend of acquisitions by other players in the technology space.
Answer
CEO Samuel Wilson clarified that 8x8's strategy prioritizes 'build and partner' over acquisitions for AI. He explained that partnering provides greater flexibility and access to best-in-breed providers in the rapidly changing AI landscape, which he believes is the optimal solution for customers. He cited in-house developments like summarization and partnerships as key to their platform strategy.